Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.
A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago
- Daniel Treat, …
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6/14/22
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A new event is scheduled to take place in Yelm this July as a music festival aims to bring the community together after the hardships some experienced during the pandemic.
Kicking off at noon on …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/14/22
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Ridgeline Middle School went into a lockdown on Monday, June 13 after law enforcement received a 911 call about a possible weapon on campus.
The Yelm Police Department directed the lockdown and …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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Yelm police officers responded to a call shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 6 after a man at an apartment complex on Creek Street in Yelm called to report his red 1998 Honda Civic was …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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Two men were recorded smashing a window and throwing a lit flare into the Olympia-based office of state Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Lacey, in the early morning hours of Monday, June 13.
The two …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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Five suspected members of a drug trafficking ring that brought a significant amount of methamphetamine to Southwest Washington were indicted last week in U.S. District Court for seven federal …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/13/22
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Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) Reconsideration Day will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, at the Thurston County Courthouse. The event, which will be hosted by the Thurston County Clerk’s Office, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/10/22
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T he 61st annual Roy Pioneer Rodeo returned during its June iteration as attendees gathered from throughout Washington to attend the staple event for the city.
With over 2,000 people in …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/7/22
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Rainier and Yelm high schools are gearing up to send off the Class of 2022 during commencement ceremonies this month.
Rainier High School will host its graduation at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10 …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/7/22
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The Mountaineers boys track and field team celebrated its recent state championship title in a districtwide parade in Rainier.
The parade on June 3 started at the Rainier Elementary School and …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/7/22
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The Rotary Club of Yelm is set to host a virtual 5K run to raise money to fight malnourishment of students in the Yelm School District.
The 5K is titled “I Run for Food” and will …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/7/22
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Unemployment figures remain low in Thurston County as a labor force shortage still continues to grip the nation, the state and the area. April’s unemployment rate for the county came in at …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/7/22
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On the Silver Falls Loop Trail in Mount Rainier National Park, fascinating scenes span the length of the hike.
Beginning from the Ohanapecosh Campground B loop, hikers first come across the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/7/22
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With the weather getting better, it’s time to play in the park.
Every month during the summer, the Yelm Timberland Library will hold an afternoon of activities and playtime for the …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/7/22
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Thurston County reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 557 new cases and zero deaths during the period of May 30 through June 5.
The prior week there were 716 …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/7/22
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Thursday, June 9
Senior Lunches
The Yelm Adult Community Center will hold its weekly lunches at 11:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Senior Services for the South Sound …
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6/7/22
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Residents of Rainier can celebrate their independence two days early.
The Red White Blue Agency will host a “Retro Rainier Independence Day Celebration” on July 2 from 2 to 8 p.m. at …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/7/22
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Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.
A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago
- A Yelm home …
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6/7/22
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Yelm Police Department
Catalytic Converter Theft Reported at Yelm Cinemas
Yelm police officers responded to a call at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 when a customer of Yelm …
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6/7/22
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